DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The Dallas County Sheriff's Office announced expanded voting access for inmates this Election Day.
Inmates in Dallas County are now able to vote on Election Day, after previously only being able to vote by mail-in ballot.
"This is something we have actively been working on for some time," Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown said in a statement. "The municipal elections afford us the opportunity to do a trial run to fill these gaps, and we are pleased to be able to expand voting for our inmates in Dallas County Jail."
Officials said DCSO shares a vested interest in making sure those charged in their care have access to register to vote and participate in Dallas County elections.
Inmates can vote on May 6 in the Lew Sterrett Jail facility where voting polls have been set up. A voting location is also available to the public at the Frank Crowley Court Building.
Election Day will continue until 7 p.m.
